Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Savor the Perseids meteor show this year
A new moon will make this year’s “shooting stars” extra vibrant on August 12 – 13 By Bob Confer, photo from NASA Western New York sky watchers have had a […]
Governor Hochul Urges Caution Ahead of Heavy Rain and Likely Flash Flooding across New York State
Prolonged Rain, Possible Thunderstorms and Potential for Flash Flooding Expected Statewide Tuesday Through Wednesday New Yorkers Encouraged to Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111 Governor Kathy […]
O’Mara: Fiscal watchdogs warn about out-of-control spending
Republicans and Democrats agree that NY continues to approach a “fiscal cliff” A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, Turns out, I’m not the only one raising alarms […]
Pollock column: Did the Buffalo Bills fire the wrong guy?
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist If you doubt that being a head coach in the National Football League is a high-risk job, consider this: • Last season, a record […]
NYS Attorney General’s Office of Immigrant Trust tells 12 counties to formally end cooperation with ICE
Cattaraugus County and Steuben County Sheriff’s among those ordered to dissolve contracts by August 25, read full statement from AG Letitia James By Andrew Harris A sweeping mandate from New […]
Jerry Secondo, 87, Hornell
Jerry D. Secondo, 87, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Hornell, New York, Jerry was the son of Rose […]
Livingston County Sheriff: Today we highlight Captain Swanson!
Swanson is a Mount Morris native and has served for over 16 years From the LCSO, Captain Swanson began his career with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in February 2010, […]
Susan Tranchida, 84, Jasper
Susan Jane Elizabeth Pavin Tranchida, lovingly known as Mama T, Geege, and Grammy T, age 84, of Jasper, New York, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by her […]
The Bath Rotary Club volunteers at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier in Elmira
Standing left to right in the front row are: Tess McKinley, Benita Nesbitt, Elaine Tears, Nancy Latour, and Bob Cole. Standing left to right in the back row are: Mike […]
Native Blooms and Bluebirds: New Mural Brightens Downtown Alfred NY
A $2,500 grant from ACAF’s Allegany Fund helped bring the Alfred 21st Century Group’s vision for public art to life By Alyssa Bump, ACAF pictured is Chloe Smith paints new […]
CCE: Common Summer Garden Problems and How to Manage Them
Key tips to keep the garden growing all summer! From Cristian Acosta, Cornell Cooperative Extension Serving Allegany County Ag Educator Summer in Allegany County brings warm days, humidity, and the […]
Lois A. O’Hara Smith, 78, Arkport
Lois A. O’Hara Smith, 78, of Arkport, New York, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on April 1, 1948, […]
NY Land Quest For Sale: Steuben County get-a-way has a new price, 31ft Sprinter Camper option
See the GALLERY: 6 acre private and wooded retreat is located in Cohocton NY. Escape to the peace and quiet of this 6-acre wooded getaway featuring a fully functional campsite. […]
Patrick Thomas Lyons, 79, Belmont
Patrick Thomas LYONS, 79, of Belmont NY passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026. Born December 31, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, he was raised in the loving care of his parents, […]
NY Focus: Salamanca Schools are rethinking Sally the Robotic Teacher’s Aide
Western New York School District Hits Pause on Robot Teacher Amid Scrutiny The district announced the pause hours after the State Education Department sent it a letter expressing concerns about […]